Moving Into NDT for Pediatric SLPs - An Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Treatment

Moving Into NDT for Pediatric SLPs-An Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Treatment is organized by Texas Children's Hospital and will be held during Jun 08 - 10, 2018 at Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, Houston, Texas, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 19.5 contact hours or CCU’s.

Conference Description:
NDT is a dynamic, hands-on, problem solving approach used in the treatment of children with central nervous system (CNS) pathophysiology. Intervention involves direct handling to optimize function. This introductory NDT course has been specifically developed for Speech/Language Pathologists with a goal of facilitating a greater comfort level with components of movement, handling, postural stability/balance and alignment as they impact our treatment of children with neuromotor based speech production, communication and feeding/swallowing limitations. In addition to information regarding observation/assessment of posture, stability and alignment, the course focus will be on application and modification of treatment strategies for the individual client. Demonstration and practical labs will allow participants the opportunity to explore movement, handling and concepts presented in this course.

Conference Objectives are :
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the theoretical framework of NDT.
• Understand application of the ICF framework as it relates to children with CNS pathophysiology.
• Create functional feeding/swallowing, speech production and communication goals appropriate to individual client needs.
• Describe the importance of alignment, postural stability/balance and dynamic handling in relation to the treatment of feeding/swallowing, speech production and functional communication impairments.
• Demonstrate strategies for improving alignment, providing stability and facilitating increased postural activity/stability during completion of therapy activities.
• Demonstrate application of strategies of oral motor treatment, facilitation of swallowing, phonation and communication in dynamic treatment activities.